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Strong winds over the island expected today
The Department of Meteorology says South-West monsoon conditions are gradually getting established over the island and it will be in effect until 5.30 am tomorrow (20).
Cloudy skies can be expected over most parts of the island.
Meanwhile, wind speed in the sea areas of the relevant areas may increase to 55 – 65 kmph at times.
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, North-western, Central, Southern and Northern provinces.
Heavy showers above 100 mm are likely at some places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle, Matara, Puttalam, Nuwara-Eliya and Kandy districts.
Several spells of showers will occur in the North-central province.
Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places elsewhere on the island during the evening or night.
The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
